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How the AIA’s New Custom Residential Agreements Help Custom Home Architects and Contractors

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The first AIA Contract Documents (ACD) of their kind, ACD’s new Custom Residential Documents streamline the contractual process for architects by tailoring them for the distinctive requirements of the custom residential construction market. One of the edits is to add the requirement for the contractor to provide a submittal schedule.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

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When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. Our complete Pre-Design Client Questionnaire template is included with your purchase of our Foundations: Business Forms and Checklists for Architects package. The quickest way to an unhappy client is to design a project beyond their budget.

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Do Small Firm Architects Need Professional Liability Insurance?

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We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. If your firm is practicing without insurance, you should reconsider your decision.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

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Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. Through the years we have learned that not every project and not every client is a good fit for these services though.

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Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects (Transcript)

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This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. Do you know how to calculate the exact amount that you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here.

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7 Reasons Why Small Firm Architects Should NOT Abandon the AIA

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We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. Small Firm Architects Are Saying Good Bye to the AIA. I do hope that as the organization evolves, executes the Repositioning initiative and that more focus is directed toward the small firm architect. AIA KnowledgeNet.

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Behind The Design 004: Titan Two by F9 Productions

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The biggest two things are getting contracts over to the client quickly and following up with them frequently. Yes, we utilize prior clients, advertise on Google, update our website, and use Thumbtack. With clients? With contractor? We also hired Josh into our firm because he has construction experience.